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Press releases published on May 2, 2025
Trump adviser clarifies why US must stop army assistance to Europe
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May 2, 2025
(MENAFN) White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has argued that the United States can no longer afford to fund the defense of European NATO allies, blaming excessive national debt and insufficient contributions from other member states. In a …
France proposes to charge inmates for time in prison
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May 2, 2025
(MENAFN) French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has proposed reinstating a policy requiring prisoners to help cover the costs of their incarceration, as part of broader efforts to address rising violence across the country. This initiative follows a …
White House exposes ‘media cover-up’ on Biden’s health
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May 2, 2025
(MENAFN) White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has accused mainstream media outlets of deliberately covering up former President Joe Biden’s mental and physical health issues, claiming this has led to a steep decline in public trust toward …
Israel strikes with ‘largest ever’ wildfires
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May 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel is grappling with one of the most severe wildfire outbreaks in its history, with fires burning for two consecutive days near Jerusalem. Emergency officials described the blazes as among the largest the country has ever faced. The fires …
Pentagon director threatens Iran
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May 2, 2025
(MENAFN) US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a stern warning to Iran, accusing it of supplying weapons and intelligence to Yemen’s Houthi rebels and promising that Tehran will face consequences “at a time and place of our choosing.” The warning …
Zelensky pleads along side Trump in Vatican
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May 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky used a brief meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the Vatican to appeal for renewed American involvement in ending the conflict with Russia, The Economist reported on Tuesday. The two leaders spoke for …
Vance announces US willing to spend additional 100 days on Russia-Ukraine peace
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May 2, 2025
(MENAFN) US Vice President J.D. Vance confirmed that the Trump administration is committed to spending an additional 100 days working towards a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. In an interview with Fox News published Wednesday, Vance said progress …
China ‘assessing’ US tariff discussions
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May 2, 2025
(MENAFN) China is currently "assessing" the US's proposals to initiate tariff negotiations, according to the Chinese Commerce Ministry. Senior US officials have reportedly reached out to Beijing through intermediaries, suggesting the possibility of talks. …
IDF declares Israel bombing targets close to Syria’s presidential palace
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May 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel confirmed on Friday that it conducted airstrikes near Syria’s presidential compound in Damascus, targeting areas close to Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa’s palace. The attack was a direct response to escalating violence against the Druze minority. …
Harris’ husband says Trump kicked him from Holocaust Museum
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May 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Douglas Emhoff, husband of former Vice President Kamala Harris, has accused President Donald Trump’s administration of politicizing the Holocaust after being removed from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council. In a post on X, Emhoff criticized the …
Venezuela raises largest replica of Soviet Victory Banner
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May 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Venezuela has raised the largest replica of the Soviet Victory Banner ever displayed outside of Russia, commemorating the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. The 25-by-11-meter flag was hoisted in Caracas on April 30, just ahead …
Kim Jong-un wants nuclear-armed navy
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May 2, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for the rapid development of a nuclear-armed navy, according to a report by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Wednesday. Kim made the comments during a test of the DPRK’s Choe Hyon multi-mission …
British presenter says ‘no free press’ in NATO states
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May 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Afshin Rattansi, host of Going Underground, has criticized NATO countries for lacking true democracy and freedom of the press, following the deportation of RT journalist Chay Bowes from Romania. Speaking in an interview on Thursday, Rattansi …
Ukraine’s Western supporters facing challenges to muster troops
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May 2, 2025
(MENAFN) European NATO countries are facing significant challenges in assembling a ground force to potentially monitor a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, according to a Times report published Tuesday. Despite ongoing efforts by a group of largely …
Trump officially confirms Waltz’s resignation
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May 2, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has officially confirmed that Mike Waltz will be stepping down as National Security Adviser and announced plans to nominate him as the next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Trump made the announcement on Thursday via …
Trump says he blocked Russia from attaining Ukraine
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May 2, 2025
(MENAFN) In a recent interview with ABC News, U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that his election victory prevented Russian President Vladimir Putin from seizing all of Ukraine. Trump described Ukraine as “the apple of [Putin’s] eye” and claimed that …
Trump’s second term sees dramatic, unexpected shifts in U.S. foreign policy
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May 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Donald Trump’s second term has seen dramatic and often unexpected shifts in U.S. foreign policy, ranging from initial attempts to improve relations with Russia to publicly criticizing Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, challenging European …
Trump’s advisers reportedly prepare for possibility of third impeachment effort
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May 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Former President Donald Trump’s advisers are reportedly preparing for the possibility of a third impeachment effort should Democrats regain control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections, according to a report from Axios on …
State Department declares US-Ukraine minerals agreement ‘benefits both countries’
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May 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The minerals agreement between the US and Ukraine, which grants the US access to Ukraine’s natural resources, is beneficial for both countries, according to State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce. Speaking to Fox Business, Bruce praised the …
US-Ukraine resource agreement about to happen
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May 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine is on the verge of finalizing a long-negotiated mineral resources agreement with the United States, potentially signing the deal as early as Wednesday, according to Bloomberg sources. The agreement, which includes a shared investment fund …